31.   Women, an integral part of the Russian military effort in World War II, stepped off smartly, many in new teal two-piece suits and black berets.

32.   Yes, Shinseki decided our soldiers might feel more like members of the Objective Force if they all wore the same headgear, specifically black berets.

33.   Other young men, unarmed but with KLA insignia on camouflage caps or black berets, melted into the crowd.

34.   A man in a black beret wiped away tears as the vehicle passed, and a child hoisted a picture of Rugova, framed by freshly picked flowers.

35.   Aides to Shinseki said they expected some grumbling, particularly among Army Rangers who already wear black berets.

36.   All Army soldiers will wear the black berets with dress or casual uniforms, or with combat fatigues while in garrison.

37.   All Army soldiers were initially to wear black berets by late Thursday, but contractual problems with suppliers have caused delivery problems in some areas.

38.   And Rangers wear black berets.

39.   And until now, the black beret had been a symbol of membership in that vaunted corps.

40.   Army paratroops will continue to wear their maroon berets and Army rangers already wear black berets.